"The Lord will work out His plans for my life-- for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever..." -Psalm 138:8
Each of us makes plans for our future. We work hard to see those dreams come true. But to truly make the most of life, we must include God's plans in our plans. He alone knows what is best for us.
I've spent a lot of time in the past few months reflecting on plans... planning, making plans, deciding if these plans are the best plans, wondering what plans might be better... all the while reflecting on God's goodness in HIS plans for my life. It says in the Jeremiah 29 that God has plans for my life; good plans, plans for me to prosper and have success. I believe that! God has proven so faithful in these past 11 months. Although the way things are turning out may not have been part of MY plan, God has surely plowed the way for my husband and I. For that we are grateful.
I can't say that I 'planned' to end up in Dawson (although Jordan might whistle a different tune). I wouldn't say that I 'planned' to have a baby this year... or at this time of year. I definitely didn't plan to leave the church I loved, the city I enjoyed and the diverse school that I thrived off of day in and day out. But God did!! :)
And again I say, His plans are far better than mine!
I was quite abruptly reminded of how faithful and loving He is this weekend as my husband graduated from Northwestern Health and Sciences University with his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree. What an amazing accomplishment. Although he could have found work about anywhere in this country, God chose to lead us back to Dawson. He opened doors for us around the time Jordan needed to starting applying for his final internship. A teaching position opened up in town for me. A wonderful practice wanted to take Jordan in as an intern and keep him on after graduation as a part of their team. We were able to find, and buy, a home before we needed to be settled this summer. Oh and did I mention that He also decided to bless us with our first child. Wow!! So many things... so many good, good things. And although incredibly overwhelming at times, I can't help but imagine that this is anything but divine intervention. You see these weren't my plans. But I am happy.
I am happy to be part of the Dawson community. I am happy to teach my wonderful group of second graders. I am happy to see my families on a regular basis. I am happy to have a warm, spacious home. I am happy to have my husband working in the same town as me. I am happy that my husband is so happy. And I am so happy about the baby that is growing inside of me.
Are there things I miss about my old life? Yes... of course. But I wouldn't trade any of God's plans for my own... His are too cool; they trump mine any day. And I can only imagine the best is yet to be.
"The heart of a man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." --Proverbs 16:9
